Mono Control Rod HELP

[rage]

I have been reading a few posts on how to get rid of the clunking at low speeds on this type of suspension. I had replaced the spacers on the control rod itself with o-rings (one post I read); I also decreased the weight transfer and pulled the limiter strap up one notch (another post I read). My first ride with this setup the clunking was gone and was very impressed. I also had Schrader re-valve the shock. I had rode about 100 miles when the lock nut loosened up and the adjuster tube unscrewed which then caused the aluminum body to fall down and cut a gouge in the track. I had tightened the lock nut up with as much force as I could with the wrench that is supplied in the tool kit. How could of this nut come loose? I did replace the track with an 144" X 1 1/2 trackand also put on the 8" Pilot Skis (still pushes in the corners). I did notice more vibrations, could have this caused the nut to come loose? What can I do to prevent this from happening again? The next thing I noticed when I was going to order parts is that there are 3 washers item #55, there is a #10 which is Std. #7.5 and #5.0, what is the purpose of these different washers which I presume are the thickness

 

[yamadoo]

Sorry about the loose rod causing the damage, I have feared this and use a punch and hammer to 'secure' it , there will be no changing mine on the trail.

Yamadoo

 

[snoway]

Rage,
I feel your pain, my lock ring loosened up came apart, and the TR folded down and bent the solid rod into a "J"

 

[cat hunter]

Mine backed off last year with factory setting,bent the rod and cut the track down to the crossers.Put 1,000 miles on after and still hung together.Yamaha replaced the transfer rod but no track because of studs. Hammer and a big blunt screwdriver works for me !!!